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Patent GB-190209465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Valve Gear for Cylinder-and-piston Water Meters.
Inventor: MUIRHEAD WILLIAM MALTMAN
Filed: 1902-04-24
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 9465. Muirhead, W. M. April 24. Liquid meters.- Means are provided for locking the valve gear of water meters, of the type described in Specification No. 866, A.D. 1894. when the valve is in the extreme positions, the gear being released immediately before reversal of the valve takes place. A lever A is pivoted on a pin E in a bracket on the bearing C for the main or tumbler shaft D, or on other suitable part. The end of this lever is adapted to engage on either side of a projection G on the boss of the toothed piece J, through which the distribution valve is worked by the action of a weighted tumbler loosely mounted on the shaft D. The engagement of the lever with the projection prevents the piece J from turning back, and so locks the valve in its extreme position. A cam L on the shaft D is adapted to raise the lever A and so release the gear just before the reversal of the valve. A roller F may be mounted on the lever to engage the cam. In a modification, a pin or projecting part on the end of the lever is adapted to engage one of two sockets formed in the shifting piece J, when the valve is in either of its extreme positions.
Patent GB-190211156-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to Automatic Couplings for Railway and Tramway Vehicles
Inventor: FRAMPTON HENRY SWITHIN
Filed: 1902-05-15
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 11,156. Frampton, H. S. May 15. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to couplings particularly adapted for use with buffer devices and draw gear of the type described in Specification No. 9869 A.D. 1902. The draw-bar A, arranged slightly out of the line of pull, has a coupler head B, which automatically interlocks with an adjacent head when two vehicles are brought together. Each head is connected by a link W to a lug U on the spring sleeve P mounted on the cross-shaft L, which has collars S, T against which the springs R, R<1> bear, and end handles M, one of which works in a spiral slot 0 in the bracket N. The vehicles are uncoupled by turning one of the handles M so as to cause the shaft L to move longitudinally and move the coupler heads outwards. in the modification shown in Fig. 13, the shaft, which has a spring d at one end, is fitted with slots a, b through which pass the short arms of the bell cranks Y, Y' respectively, or, as shown in Fig. 14, the shaft has a single or double threaded screw f, which works in a corresponding nut formed in the bracket N. The noses D of the heads B are recessed centrally to prevent damage when the vehicles come together violently. Couplings, non-automatic-Each head B has an ordinary hook J for use with ordinary couplings.
Patent GB-190211507-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Playing Balls.
Inventor: KEMPSHALL ELEAZER
Filed: 1902-03-20
Granted: 1902-07-03
Abstract: 11,507. Kempshall, E. May 20. Moulding balls. -Golf &c. balls are formed with a centre-piece 1 of guttapercha enclosed in a thick rubber envelope 2, which is covered by winding with a cord 4 consisting of fibrous material thickly coated with celluloid or similar material. The winding is done whilst the cord is heated, so that the celluloid adheres where the cord crosses. The ball, whilst hot, may be then compressed in moulds 5, 6, and is finally finished in heated moulds.
Patent GB-190214004-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Boxes.
Inventor: EWING WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1902-06-20
Granted: 1902-12-18
Abstract: 14,004. Ewing, W. J. June 20. Letter-boxes. - To prevent tampering with the contents of letter-boxes, the letters, which are inserted through a slit a, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, are received in the recess or compartment b of a spring carriage B, Fig. 1, operated by a push b<2>, the compartment having a hinged bottom which opens downwards to deposit the letters when it reaches over an opening a' in an under plate a'. In Fig 2, the recess b is in a drum B', which i s rotated through rack-and-pinion gearing by a push or pull b<2>. In Fig. 3, the letters fall into a compartment in a frame B', which slides between the plate b<6> and the front of the letter-box, the frame, which is counterweighted as shown, being depressed by the weight of the letters until, when the inner opening in the frame is uncovered by the plate b<6>, these fall to the bottom of the letter-box. In further modifications, the frame B<2> may be carried on a counterweighted sector, a series of compartments to receive the letters may be formed on a drum by means of radial partitions, or a horizontal drum operated by a pull and a spring may have a single compartment from which the letters are deposited through an opening in a plate underneath. The drum may be actuated by an electromotor the circuit of which is made by a finger push, or by the movement of the letters, which may be also used to operate an indicator.
Patent GB-190214764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Archimedean Drills.
Filed: 1902-07-02
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 14,764. Hobbies, Ltd., and Jewson, H. July 2. Hand-drills; chucks; tool-holders.-A chuck for an archimedean drill consists of a screwed sleeve B secured to the screw J and having a coned mouth to engage the rear ends of the jaws E, the front ends of which are engaged by an internallyconed sleeve G, provided with a flywheel L, which enables the jaws to be tightened up and serves to rotate the spindle during the idle stroke of the nut A, which may be of the type described in Specification No. 11,531, A.D. 1899, and is provided with a barrel-shaped body or grip. The jaws are formed from a turned body split longitudinally and having saw cuts e at right-angles, in which engages a block F, also engaging slots in the sleeve B to prevent the jaws from turning and to act as a stop for the drill. A bow spring C connects the two jaws.
Patent GB-190218268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Compressing Air, and Utilzing it for Heating, Cooling and the Production of Motive Power.
Inventor: ABRAMS GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1902-08-19
Granted: 1903-06-04
Abstract: 18,268. Abrams, G. H. Aug. 19. Feedwater, heating.- Air which has been compressed, and there- by heated, is delivered through a pipe to the cooling - device shown in Fig. 5, where its heat is imparted to feedwater &c. in the pipes P, doing work and falling in temperature still further.
Patent GB-190219835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Kettles, Saucepans and other Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: HAZLITT WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-09-10
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 19,835. Hazlitt, W. Sept. 10. Kettles, saucepans, &c.-One or more water-circulating tubes B are fitted to the bottoms of the vessels. One arm of each tube may be extended into the vessel, or may be contracted in area.
Patent GB-190220852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Projectiles.
Inventor: SCHOU CECIL VILHELM
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 20,852. Schou, C. V. Sept. 24. Projectiles, ordnance.-Consists in the employment, in shrapnel and other explosive projectiles, of a mixture of sublimated zinc and flowers of sulphur, whereby a dense white smoke is formed at the instant of bursting, and the point of explosion is made visible to the gunner.
Patent GB-190310159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to the Propulsion of Navigable Vessels.
Inventor: STAFFORD FREDERICK
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1904-03-31
Abstract: 10,159. Stafford, F. May 5. Screw propellers; rudders. - The tapered boss E of the two-bladed propeller shown forms a continuation of the enlarged portion B of the hull. Every point of the outer edges of the blades H is equi-distant from the centre of the shaft F, which is journalled in the rudder post. The rudder has wings J, which prevent water from being carried round by the propeller.
Patent GB-190310326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Retort Charging Scoops.
Inventor: WEST JOHN
Filed: 1903-05-06
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 10,326. West, J., and Carpenter, W. J. May 6. Charging.-Relates to a scoop which may be used in charging furnaces, and is designed to deliver its contents evenly. To this end, the scoop a is provided with a division plate c of Y-shaped section.
Patent GB-190311316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Controlled Semaphore Signals
Filed: 1903-05-18
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 11,316. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Ferreira, L. M. G. May 18. Controlling and locking signals; semaphore signals.-The home and distant semaphore signals a, b are connected up to three electromagnetic devices c, d, e of the kind described in Specification No. 16,896, A.D. 1902, and the electric circuits are arranged so that, when the home cabin lever h is pulled and the switch g is closed, the magnets of the devices c, e are energized, the home signal a is lowered and the weight m is raised, and, when the distant cabin switch k<1> is closed, the electromagnet of the device e is de-energized by the action of the electromagnet i, the weight m falls, and the distant signal b is lowered. The motive power, when electrical, is, preferably, derived from the arrangement described in Specifications No. 16,445, A.D. 1896, and No. 13,980, A.D. 1899.
Patent GB-190313353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Work Guides for Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON HENRY EDWARD
Filed: 1903-06-15
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 13,353. Newton, H. E., [Falta, F.]. June 15. Sewing-machines, guiding materials in.-Relates to a work-guide for spacing the distance between two seams or between a seam and the edge of the work. Fig. 1 is an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan. A blade a, the front end of which is turned up so that the work can be passed underneath it readily, is clamped by a set-screw d to a graduated horizontal arm d<*>. The arm d* passes through a slot in the presserbar g, or, as shown, through a clamp e adjustably fixed on the presser-bar, so that the blade can be set at any required distance from the needle. A scale may also be provided on the cloth plate.
Patent GB-190316466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing Materials used for Concrete and other purposes.
Inventor: MASON THOMAS MILLS
Filed: 1903-07-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 16,466. Mason, T. M., Mason, J. H., and Mason, A., [trading as Mason Bros.]. July 27. Mixing concretes &c.-A series of inclined shelves D is arranged as shown inside a vertical or inclined box A. The material, fed through the hopper B, is mixed by falling from one shelf to the other in succession, the delivery being regulated by a tapering exit C. The inclination of the shelves is adjusted to suit different materials by levers E as shown. When the material is to be mixed with water, the latter is delivered as spray from a tube F, placed at the upper end of the box.
Patent GB-190316731-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Brakes for Wheels of Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: SCAIFE GABRIEL WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-07-30
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 16,731. Scaife, G. W. July 30. Hubs.-In a brake for bicycles &c., a segmental resilient piece is adapted to engage frictionally the inner circumference of a shallow drum 4, forming part of or attached to, the hub of the wheel.
Patent GB-190321880-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Crematorium or Crematorium Gas Furnace and Method of Working the same.
Inventor: FRADET ALBERT TOISOUL EUGENE A
Filed: 1903-10-12
Granted: 1904-05-12
Abstract: 21,880. Toisoul, A., Fradet, E. A., and Piedefert, L., [trading as Toisoul, Fradet, & Co.]. Oct. 12. Corpses, cremating.-The incinerating or combustion chamber a of a crematory furnace is heated by gas burners b situated in an opening in the rear wall of the furnace, the products of combustion escaping through outlets d in the side walls at the opposite end of the chamber and passing down vertical flues e into one or more bottom flues f passing to the rear, then up short flues h into an upper return flue i leading into the exit flue j at the front of the furnace. Regenerator flues g, k are situated between the flues f, i and above the upper flue i, the top of the flue g and the bottom of the flue k being made of iron plates l. Air enters the lower flue g through side flues m, n and passes through flues o into the upper flue k, whence it passes to the chamber a by vertical flues p, fitted with dampers and opening into a horizontal flue having outlets q. Heated air may also be admitted from the upper flue k to the burners by flues t. Inwardly-diverging openings n in the upper part of the side walls of the chamber a are provided with lids or windows made of mica. The corpse is introduced through the double doors w, x at the front of the chamber a, and a door y at the rear is provided with openings for admitting air to the burners. In use the furnace is first heated, the dampers in the flues p being kept closed, and then the corpse is introduced and the air and gas supplies regulated to suit requirements.
Patent GB-190323957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pads or Supports for Jewellery and for like purposes.
Inventor: MAYER MARTIN
Filed: 1903-11-04
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 23,957. Mayer, M. Nov. 4. Displaying and storing.-In a mount or support for jewellery and the like, consisting of a series of separate pads mounted on a cardboard or like backing, which is perforated or indented so that the separate parts can be readily detached, the pads a, Fig. 1, and d, Fig. 3, are of any suitable shape, and may be arranged one or two abreast as shown by the dotted lines. They are secured to pieces f, Fig. 3, of paper and to the cardboard backing e. Each section, with its pad, when detached, can be used as a separate support for displaying an article, or for packing it for transit or storage.
Patent GB-190325255-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Limiting or Preventing the Upward Movement of Trolley Booms beyond their Normal Position
Inventor: CARIUS WILHELM
Filed: 1903-11-19
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,255. Carius, W. Nov. 19. Collectors.-Relates to means for limiting or preventing the upward movement of trolley poles when the trolley pulley jumps the overhead wire. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the apparatus. The cord, which is fastened to the upper portion of the trolley arm, passes at its lower end round two pulleys 6, 3, and is then attached to a weight 8. The pulley 3 is mounted in a box 1, while the pulley 6 is mounted on one arm of a bell-crank lever 5 which is mounted on the axis 4. When the pulley is running normally on the overhead wire, this lever is in the position shown by the solid lines. If the pulley leaves the wire, the pulley 6 is jerked upwards so that the other end of the lever 5 jams the cord 8, and prevents the trolley arm from rising higher. The lever 5 is kept in this raised position, until re-adjusted by the motorman, by means of the hooked piece 13 which works in the slot 9 in the lever. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the weight 8 is not used, the cord 7 being wound on a spring drum which keeps the cord just taut, the upward movement of the trolley arm being prevented by the pawl 15. In a further modification, the lever 5 is mounted at its extreme left end, and the control of the spring drum 3 effected by an ordinary band brake, the band having its ends attached to the lever 5.
Patent GB-190327645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Guards for Planing Machines.
Inventor: GLASS WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1903-12-17
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 27,645. Glass, W. H. Dec. 17. Guards.-A cutter guard for a wood-planing machine consists of a plate F slidable in a support A and carrying hinged flaps I which allow the work to pass in one direction only. The support is adjusted vertically by a nut D and then locked by the divided bracket C and a screw E<2>. There may be two supports A.
Patent GB-190405819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: POLAND WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-03-09
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 5819. Poland, W. March 9. Fluid governors for internal-combustion engines. The principle of the Bourdon vacuum or pressure tube is utilized to control the main or supplemental air supply or the amount and quality of the explosive mixture used. An actual gauge may be employed and may be connected to any part of the apparatus where a suitable pressure or vacuum exists, e.g., to the carburetter ; also a dash-pot may be used to steady the motion. A is the gauge, the index spindle of which is prolonged as at B and actuates a disc valve C having openings C' which may be made to agree with openings D' in the cap D' by rotation of the spindle B. The cover or bridge E serves to protect the valve C and to connect the gauge A with the pipe D connected to the suction system of the engine.
Patent GB-190406976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Temporary Binders, Loose Leaf Books Files, Clips, Clasps and the like.
Inventor: DOW EBENEZER GREIG
Filed: 1904-03-22
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 6976. Dow, E. G. March 22. Filing papers &c.-Relates to temporary binders, loose-leaf books, files, clips, &c. for filing or binding loose sheets and patterns &c. Two plates a are folded to form eyes or sleeves b through which a pin c is passed to form a hinge. Each plate is fitted with two or more prongs e, either riveted thereto or made from wire strips passed through holes f in the plates and bent to the required shape, the prongs on one side being adapted to meet or overlap those on the other side when the device is in its closed position. The pin c is provided with two or more pins j which engage in cam-grooves h in the sleeves of the plates, so that, when the pin c is drawn outwards, the plates a are rotated and the prongs c separated ready for filing the papers &c. In another form of appliance, the pins may be formed inside the sleeves b, and the grooves h on the pin c. Again, the hinge pin need only be long enough to operate all the pins j so that a second hinge pin is mounted securely in one of the plates and extends loosely in the sleeves of the other. The prongs e may be dispensed with and the plates a suitably bent round so that, when the device is closed, the papers &c. are securely held between the two plates themselves.
Patent GB-190409251-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Cross-heads.
Inventor: BERRY DAVID CHARLES
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 9251. Berry, D. C., and Berry, J. L. April 22. Crossheads.-The crosshead pin 13 has an adjustable sleeve 14 which cau be turned when worn. The crosshead shown in Fig. 1 is made in halves which are joined by cross-bolts 8 and keys 9. One part is bored to receive the end of the piston-rod. In the solid crosshead shown in Fig. 7, the cheekplates are grooved to admit the reduced portion 15 of the sleeve.
Patent GB-190413411-A (GB)
Title: Mouth Piece for Pipe or Cigar Holder
Inventor: ELKIN CHARLES
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 13,411. Elkin, C. June 14. Tobacco pipes and cigar holders.-A cap 16 of any suitable substance, such as hard rubber, ivory, bone, or silver or other metal, provided on its upper side with one or more orifices 17 for the escape of the smoke, is removably fitted to the mouthpiece of an ordinary pipe or a cigar holder. The chamber or recess left between the taper end 15 of the stem and the cap serves as a trap to hold any nicotine which may be drawn through. An inlet 18, which may be covered by the lips at will, admitting air to cool the smoke, is provided beyond the flange 14.
Patent GB-190422196-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Globe or Shade Holders for Gas and other Lamps.
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 22,196. Evered & Co., and Evered, S. Oct. 15. Globe holders.- The screw-actuated adjustable finger a is provided with a spring tongue a<2> to prevent undue pressure on the globe b.
Patent GB-190427953-A (GB)
Title: A Revolving Knob or Handle for a Milk Churn
Inventor: BERRY GEORGE HENRY
Filed: 1904-12-21
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 27,953. Berry, G. H., and Kempson, G. A. Dec. 21. Milk cans. -In order to facilitate the trundling of milk churns, the lid is furnished with a knob or handhold having a cap running on a ball bearing. The head A, which is secured to the lid by a flange, and the cap B are formed with grooves which form a race for the reception of balls C. The balls are introduced through an opening D which is then closed by a screwed plug soldered in place. The holes E are for ventilation.
Patent GB-190500626-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: WINDHAUSEN FRANZ
Filed: 1905-01-12
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 626. Windhausen, F. Jan. 13, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Elastic-fluid turbines.-To prevent injury due to the fixed and moving parts of a turbine rubbing together because of unequal expansion, the guideblades and nozzles are fixed to adjustable supports. As applied to a compound parallel-flow turbine, the shaft is surrounded by a sleeve i carrying a frame k supporting the guide-blades d<1>, h<1> of the turbine wheels. The two sets of guide.blade, are spaced by rods l, and the upper segmental set has tie-bars n, while similar tie-bars are connected to the nozzle a. This arrangement of radial and axial supports, exposed to the ordinary steam, causes similar expansion in the fixed and moving parts. The invention in its adaptation may be modified as required for outward-flow turbines, impact-wheels, and the like.
Patent GB-190502196-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Cleaning and Polishing Knives.
Inventor: NASH SIDNEY
Filed: 1905-02-03
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 2196. Nash, S., and Webb, E. T. Feb. 3. Knives, cleaning and polishing.-In folding knifeboards of the type described in Specifications No. 2161, A.D. 1894, and No. 27,266, A.D. 1903, the baseboard is prolonged to form a polishing- surface on the side beyond the hinge, instead of the opposite end as in the cases quoted. Fig. 2 shows the form adopted. The knives are cleaned between the two surfaces e, f, and polished on the extension piece a of the baseboard.
Patent GB-190503448-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Toy for using as a Game of Skill and the like
Inventor: JACKSON PEARSON JACQUES
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 3448. Jackson, P. J., and Cutmore, A. T. J. Feb. 20. Games played with boards, disks, and striking-appliances.-A game is played by pushing or otherwise propelling disks B, made of wood, bone, ivory, metal, &c., over a board a, which is marked with rings A, or other suitable designs or numerals, upon which the players try to bring the disks B to rest. Certain of the rings A bear higher scoring values than the others. The board a, which is of wood, cardboard, metal, &c., is provided with a border b to prevent the disks B from falling off, and the border b is lined with indiarubber to cause the disks B to rebound. The borders are formed with slots 5<a>, 5<b>, 5<c>, 5<d>, through which the disks partly protrude in order that they may be tapped by hand or by an instrument held in the hand. The slots may be provided with nets or bags to catch the disks. The apparatus may be used for advertising purposes.
Patent GB-190504853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dough-kneaders.
Inventor: KUEPPER PETER
Filed: 1905-03-08
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 4853. K³pper, P. March 8. Moving -beater apparatus; moving - container apparatus.-Dough is Kneaded in a tub a, rotatably mounted upon a truck b or otherwise capable of being moved, by a beater formed of two opposed helicoidal arms c, d, arranged on the same side of the spindle f and united by a scraper e. The spindle is rotated by the gearing shown, and is mounted to be swung into the position shown in dotted lines. The arms c; d push the dough downwards and upwards, respectively, while the configuration of the latter causes it to scrape the wall of the tub.